Love you all, praying for you,
I just love God’s Word. It tells us of the Kingdom of God. Jesus said, Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near – Matthew 3:2. Think differently, who you submit to, what controls you. Change from your own way, to God’s way. It’s a completely different way of living. It is eternity with God – starting here on earth. What is God’s Kingdom? Where the King – Jesus Christ – has dominion. That means rulership, authority. His plans become your plans. In any kingdom, there is geography or Territory, a Ruler, Taxes, Laws and Language. A person who is a part of that Kingdom or nation – follows it’s rules, pays its taxes, follows its ruler, and speaks its language. That’s why Pilate was confused by Jesus. He knew He was innocent, that the Pharisees were just jealous. But he also had the responsibility to put down any insurrection against Caesar. Jesus told him plainly. My kingdom is not of this world, if it were, my followers would fight. Jesus leads a different kingdom, an eternal kingdom, it’s territory covers the whole earth, and every earthly power is under His authority. He didn’t have to have his people fight, he had the legions of heaven at his disposal, one angel, the death angel, could have destroyed the Roman army, as easily as he could have spoken to the sea to swallow them up, just like the Egyptian army. Or the earth to open and consume them, like Korah’s rebellion. This kingdom is different, because it’s eternal. So how do you know if you are a part of this Kingdom, and you are living like it. Number 1: Start with citizenship and power - Salvation. Believe on the LORD Jesus Christ and you will be saved. You will be grafted into the family of God. Granted citizenship, not just a new Kingdom, a new family! And Receive the Holy Spirit – so you will have power to live in this new Kingdom, not by the old one. Number 2: Speak it’s language – Know God’s Word – change your way of thinking – so you think like a free person, not a slave to sin anymore. He gives grace to say no to sin, that controlled you in the past. It doesn’t anymore! And Pray in the Spirit – the Heavenly Language - learn to operate by the power of the spirit, not your mind and flesh: Number 3: Submit to the authority of Jesus the King – by the Holy Spirit. He gets to run your day planner. Your life is not your own anymore, you have been bought with a price, the precious blood of Jesus. You serve the King, just as a Roman Soldier served Caesar, your life is now directed by Him. If you trust Him, you will present your body as a living sacrifice, not living for you anymore, living for Him. Get His plans for you today, not yours. Walk in what He has planned for you to do. There is fruit there! There’s Joy there! It’s how you fulfill your purpose – the reason you were created. His plans for you are good, way better than what you could come up with – He loves you. He can’t wait to show you the good things He has just waiting for you to obey with time, transform your mind, and overcome with your testimony - so you can walk in them. Number 4: Give – The Kingdom of God is opposite of the kingdoms of earth. Give and it will be given to you. That’s just the opposite of the old kingdom. Tithe first – that’s not even yours to decide about – then give to others, those in need, as the Holy Spirit prompts you. It’s His money, He can direct it, and His supply for you never runs out. This is a different kingdom. Number 5: Love and Serve – The way people know you are a part of this kingdom – is by your love for one another. You consider others more important than yourself. If one has a need, the others share so everyone has enough. In your words, and your actions – this kingdom is not selfish people living for their own benefit, it is selfless people demonstrating the love of Jesus for each other – and to others! So they can become part of a Kingdom that has no end, that lasts forever, that is the love and joy of the King of Kings and the LORD of Lords. Praying that you will remember what Kingdom you belong to. That you will Speak the language of heaven today, that you will do exactly what He told you to do this hour, that your mind will be filled with His Word, that you will give as the Holy Spirit prompts you to give, that you would love others like Jesus loves you. So His Kingdom will grow, so others are blessed, and the Kingdom of Heaven pervades the kingdoms of earth. Love you all, dad
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